Bishop's Stortford

vs

Alvechurch

Tips, Stats and Odds

Bishop’s and Church have contrasting approaches

Bishop's and Alvechurch have contrasting styles that should make this a chess match at Woodside Park. Under the stewardship of Steve Castle, The Blues tend to play with an organised backline, a measured build-up and a select approach to when and where to press. Ian Long has been in charge of The Church since 28 February 2020, providing some continuity to a club. Long usually gets the most out of his men, who are normally front-foot, use the wings to create chances, have a mobile striker and are capable of coordinated pressing. However, Alvechurch's recent results have been mixed. Bishop's are on a two-game losing streak, following away defeats to Leiston (3-1) and Halesowen Town (1-0). They're 21st in the Southern League Premier Division Central after picking up one point from three games, while Alvechurch are 4th after taking six points from three matches. The visitors are on a two-game winning streak, following wins over Worcester City (3-1) and Needham Market (2-0) at home, bouncing back from their 1-0 away loss to Kettering Town.

Stale draw could be on the cards

Alvechurch are the market selection for this encounter at 129/100, which is somewhat surprising as Bishop's are 83/50 and the draw at 117/50. Alvechurch may be the pick of the sides at the moment, but Bishop's have a much better record in the head-to-head and this fixture looks much closer than the table suggests. Bishop's have scored 0.00 goals per game and conceded 0.00 goals per match in their one home league match in the Southern League Premier Division Central this campaign, suggesting a tight and blunt affair in the style of their home performances. Under 2.5 goals at 23/25 seems like it should fit the script with a cagey game and one-goal result the likeliest outcome. Emmanuel Ilesanmi has been The Church's spark so far, scoring three of his side's eight goals across the last five matches.